HSE Manager - Manufacturing and Assembly; be

Job Details

HSE Manager – Manufacturing and Assembly (Can be based at Banbridge or Mallusk)

Final date to receive applications: 10 February 2026

Department: HSE

Employment Type:

Permanent – Full Time

Location:

Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: 25AH142

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader within the energy saving sector as a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (HSE). Alternative Heat specialise in the design, offsite prefabrication, modularisation, and onsite installation of prefabricated mechanical and electrical services for new build Data Centre and Decarbonisation projects throughout Europe, with a core focus on mechanical fit‑out and supply of pre‑packaged mechanical and electrical plant rooms.

The HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace within our manufacturing and assembly facilities. This role involves monitoring regulatory compliance, minimising workplace hazards, promoting a culture of safety, and ensuring environmental standards are met or exceeded.

The candidate will collaborate closely with our in‑house teams, throughout client engagement and all stages of construction to develop and deliver effective HSE management arrangements. These arrangements will ensure compliance with both client‑specific and legal requirements, guaranteeing the safe on‑site fabrication and assembly of prefabricated solutions.

Beyond maintaining existing standards, the candidate will be expected to drive continuous improvement through both established best practices and innovative approaches, with a strong emphasis on behavioural safety.

Leading by example, the candidate will foster a robust safety culture within the team and across all projects, inspiring commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.

As the primary HSE liaison for our facilities, the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager will establish strong relationships through regular site visits, providing dedicated support and expert guidance on all HSE matters.

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, the HSE Manager will work closely with project delivery teams, client representatives, and the wider HSE department to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable operating environment within this rapidly growing sector.

Location:

Banbridge/Mallusk

Hours:

38 hours per week; 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday; 8:00am to 3:00pm Friday. Site travel required.

Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience.

Reporting to Head of HSE.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) functions within the Manufacturing and Assembly, Commercial M&E or Building Services sectors. The candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to implement, maintain, and continuously improve robust HSE programs across large‑scale, complex manufacturing and assembly operations.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience working collaboratively with project teams during all phases of manufacturing and assembly, including risk assessments, site inspections, compliance monitoring, and incident management. They will be adept at influencing key stakeholders and driving a positive safety culture to ensure regulatory compliance and the wellbeing of all personnel.

This role will involve close collaboration with senior leadership, including Clients and Project and remote teams, to integrate HSE considerations into planning or project delivery, ensuring that health, safety, and environmental requirements are fully embedded throughout the facilities.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with legal requirements, industry standards, and client expectations for manufacturing and assembly operations across multiple sites.

• Identify, recruit, and onboard qualified Health and Safety Officers to build a competent and motivated HSE team aligned with company values and project demands.
• Design and implement…